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Fort Carson (1942-Present) - First established in 1942 as a World War II training camp in El Paso County, Colorado. First named Camp Carson after the famed Kit Carson, western scout and military officer. Renamed Fort Carson in 1954. Active military installation.

World War II (1941-1945)

Cold War (1947-1991)

Current Status

Active duty post.

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Location: Primarily in El Paso County, Colorado. Portions located in Fremont and Pueblo Counties.

Maps & Images

Lat: 38.746971 Long: -104.789647

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Elevation: 6,191'

Sources:

Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 103-104

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Fort Carson Picture Gallery

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